“Balloon Pop” Highlights ATV Rodeo

Friday night’s ATV rodeo was enjoyed by fair goers during fair week.  The event is one that is popular among residents of the county due to the fact that most of the participants are local.  It also allows adults and children of all ages to take part in the many events offered.  The events included pole bending, barrel racing, and a straight race for the youth with log and relay races for the teens and adults.  Fan favorite events include the long jump, and blind f”old” race.  The blind f”old” race consists of teams of two in a side by side atv where the driver is blindfolded and receives directions from the passenger to get through an obstacle course in a timed event.  But the main event of the night is the balloon pop competition.  This event once again consists of two person teams this time on four-wheelers.  The driver simply drives around a small oval track.  The passenger has a balloon attached to their helmet and is given a pool noodle with sandpaper fixed to the end.  The object is for the passenger to try to pop all the other balloons and be the last team standing with a balloon taped to their head.  This is a nonstop competition that brings excitement, speed, anticipation, laughter and cheers.  Coincidentally this year’s winning team are repeat champions.  The winners were Dakoda Billman and Mathew Perkins from Soda Springs.  

The ATV rodeo is always a fun event and well worth attending.